Derby

If you’re looking for a garage in Derby for your service,
you can choose from 26 on BookMyGarage. We know how important it is to
find a local garage you can trust and the star ratings from other car owners
in Derby will help you to choose the best one for you.

What do you think about when choosing a garage for your service?

It’s often the case that we stick with what we know when it comes to car servicing. Proximity to home,
familiarity with the staff and simple force of habit all play a major part when we choose a garage. But what
if you could instantly compare Derby garages’ prices, speed and quality of service, and customer feedback
- and book online at the same time? BookMyGarage does all this for you in a matter of moments, free of charge,
leaving you to get on with the rest of your day.

When should you get your car serviced?

Not everyone is organised enough to know when an MOT is due, but what about a service? The make, age, mileage and
average usage of your car all play a part in this question, but in general your car should undergo a Full Service every
12 months (or 12,000 miles) and a Major Service every two years (or 24,000 miles). Some helpful garages apply a sticker
to the driver’s door noting the date when the next service is due, but the best thing is to check the owner’s manual which
should detail the service history of the vehicle. When you buy a new car or sell your existing one, it’s important to have
that service history filled out so that a potential buyer or dealer can see at a glance that the car’s been properly looked
after. High mileage drivers who regularly travel outside Derby should consider an Interim Service every 6 months
(or 6,000 miles).

What are common repairs your car may need?

One of the most common and critical car problems is a slipping clutch. How long a clutch lasts varies depending on the age
and model of your car, the conditions you drive in, and the way you drive so the most important thing is to know how to spot
a clutch problem when you’re out driving in and around Derby. You might find that the revs (RPMs) suddenly shoot up but the
road speed doesn’t increase. Acceleration may not be as effective as it once was. This will be more obvious in a manual car
than in an automatic as the clutch usually slips during a gear change. Expect to pay in the region of £400 to have your clutch
replaced but make sure you get the best service and price for you by checking Derby garages with BookMyGarage.

How to be a better driver

Whether you’re driving in Derby or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users
makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make
your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon
the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than
getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to
change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and
might make them considerably worse.